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On this day, 19 years ago, I got engaged to a 22-year-old dude with no job. Four months after that I married him. I was 21, he was still 22, we had $1,800 total dollars between the two of us, and no income. And despite how sketchy that sounds on paper, it was the best decision … Continue reading What Love Is

It's been a rough week for America and if you don't know why, you need to read this more than most. Or, if not this, then almost anything other than your heavily curated Facebook feed. But I'll assume that you do know why, and that you, too, are hurt and angry and disoriented by the … Continue reading The Most American Week Ever

I am fortunate to be the daughter of two very loving people. My mom and dad told us we were loved every single day and every time we left the house. My brother and I were (and are) adored by our parents who always made sure that we knew how proud they were of us. … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #182: Lavish them with love

Today is my 15th wedding anniversary. It feels like both a minute and a lifetime since Jay and I said our vows and started our life together. On the anniversary of major events-our wedding, the births of our children-we like to play "what were we doing right now x years ago today"? Fifteen years ago … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #181: Reminisce for a while